The specific epithet is for the botanist Charlotte Rajeriarson of the University of Antananarivo.

[3] Schizolaena charlotteae grows as a shrub or tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall.

The petals are bright pinkish red with yellow borders and measure up to 1.4 cm (0.6 in) long.

[2] Its habitat is lowland humid forest from sea-level to about 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude.

The forest is vulnerable to human activity, including illicit harvesting.